Vermont Demographics
Vermont is the 51st most populous of 52 states in the United States, with 643,068 residents across 9,217 square miles. That is about 70 people per square mile. 35% of residents live in urban areas.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 643,068 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9,217 sq mi |
| Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Urban share | 35% |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Vermont compares to the US
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Central Location: Vermont
Measured from the state's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Counties in Vermont
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 168,323 | 536.8 | 314 |
| Rutland County | 60,572 | 930.6 | 65 |
| Washington County | 59,807 | 687.1 | 87 |
| Windsor County | 57,753 | 969.1 | 60 |
| Franklin County | 49,946 | 631.0 | 79 |
| Windham County | 45,905 | 786.0 | 58 |
| Addison County | 37,363 | 766.3 | 49 |
| Bennington County | 37,347 | 674.2 | 55 |
| Caledonia County | 30,224 | 649.2 | 47 |
| Orange County | 29,270 | 687.0 | 43 |
| Orleans County | 27,393 | 694.5 | 39 |
| Lamoille County | 25,945 | 461.3 | 56 |
| Grand Isle County | 7,293 | 81.8 | 89 |
| Essex County | 5,920 | 662.4 | 9 |
Largest cities in Vermont
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 44,743 | 10.3 | 4,343 |
| South Burlington, VT | 20,292 | 16.4 | 1,235 |
| Rutland, VT | 15,807 | 7.6 | 2,093 |
| Essex Junction, VT | 10,590 | 4.6 | 2,318 |
| Bennington, VT | 8,795 | 4.8 | 1,822 |
| Barre, VT | 8,491 | 4.0 | 2,129 |
| Montpelier, VT | 8,074 | 10.1 | 803 |
| Winooski, VT | 7,997 | 1.4 | 5,791 |
| Brattleboro, VT | 7,352 | 4.2 | 1,751 |
| Middlebury, VT | 7,304 | 14.2 | 515 |
| St. Albans, VT | 6,877 | 2.0 | 3,517 |
| Shelburne, VT | 6,178 | 7.2 | 862 |
Showing the 12 most populous of 179 — the rest are shown on the map.
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This page shows demographics for a US state from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, and how the state compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
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